Mastectomy and radiation which order?
So I am in cycle 2 of AC chemo, my BRCA gene test was negative and I am now starting to think about what comes next.
From the initial diagnosis I have wanted a bilateral mastectomy, and that hasn't...
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Hi Christel,
I have just finished all active treatment for TNBC, BRCA 2 positive. I had lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy - 1st sentinel node +ve, 2nd SN & lymph node -ve. Followed by chemo (4 cycles AC, 12 paclitaxal and carboplatin), bilateral mastectomy & left axillary clearance then radiation.
The plan was to have mastectomy with immediate reconstruction after radiation but you have to wait a minimum of 6 months to allow skin to heal. Didn't want to risk leaving them there for that long so opted to have them removed before radiation.
Even without reconstruction you will have to allow time for skin to heal before mastectomy. My bs & ps explained that if done to soon after radiation there is a higher risk for infection and wound breakdown.
Ask for a referral for radiation oncologist, I had my first appt during chemo which allowed plenty of time to research and make my decision. It also allows time for extra appts if more questions pop up. Everyone's treatment plans will differ depending on tumor size, grade, lymph node involvement, what your specialist recommend and what you want.
I am 2 weeks post finishing 25 doses radiation, I had bad burns and 2 small blisters. My skin has stopped peeling and has/is healing nicely.
Jodie xx ??